Articles : Bradley Siebert
March 12, 2012 issue
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Siebert
One lasting invitation
As Mennonite Weekly Review evolves into Mennonite World Review, I will evolve another way.
For 14 years, it has been my pleasure to be a regular part of MWR’s body. And you may still see me here, occasionally, as a book reviewer.
Jan. 16, 2012 issue
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Simple resolution
On NPR a few weeks ago, a report about our rocky economic conditions mentioned a survey indicating that people don’t think the current generation will achieve as high a standard of living as their parents.
Dec. 19, 2011 issue
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Giving less is more
I remembered her from last year, so when I saw her again recently, I almost had to smile. The shopper in Target’s ad campaign, diligently preparing for Black Friday.
Nov. 21, 2011 issue
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Still growing up
“Jill sure sings beautifully.” Frank Lehman’s voice approached from behind. The choir had just finished singing a benediction to the congregation, which was now noisily dispersing.
Oct. 3, 2011 issue
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A different glimpse of God
Gordon Kaufman’s theological writings clarified, deepened and connected some ideas about faith I’ve long stewed over.
Aug. 15, 2011 issue
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Tender blessings
On July 25, Kay and I celebrated our 30th anniversary. We went to St. Louis for a long-weekend blowout, scaled to our means and dispositions. It all culminated the evening of the 25th at a Cardinals-Astros game.
Aug. 1, 2011 issue
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Two birds
Peach, a fledgling blue jay, hopped into our lives one morning in June.
May 16, 2011 issue
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Living, dying by the sword
Much of the public reaction to Osama bin Laden’s death was predictably dismaying.
April 18, 2011 issue
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Being human and fully alive
Mennonite Church USA’s Lenten theme, “Becoming Human,” suggests that, although from our beginnings we are genetically endowed to be human, the fulfillment of that potential is a developmental process. It is not a sure thing and never a done deal.
Feb. 21, 2011 issue
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Miracles on ice
This weekend, we seem to be thawing out, looks like for good. In Topeka, Kan., we had three blizzards in about three weeks, each dropping over 8 inches, then another 5 inches for good measure, the day Newton, Kan., got 19.
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